ublock lite is now on IOS, Should people switch to that instead of using Adguard or should they stick with Adguard?
This is a question that for some is easy to answer and for others may not be as
easy to answer. So all input could help other people find and make a more
knowledgeable choice and one that helps them towards their privac…
Labor plans to make it harder to access government information
A new proposal would introduce a fee for Freedom of Information requests and tighten the rules around the release of documents related to government deliberations.
The Document Foundation is proud to release LibreOffice 25.8
The best open source office suite continues to evolve, while maintaining its focus on privacy and digital sovereignty Berlin, 20 August 2025 – The Document Foundation announces the release of LibreOffice 25.8. This late…
Briar alternative between Android and iOS?
The full notice
[https://lemmy.zip/pictrs/image/f8827127-7925-477c-a365-bad32ee409e6.webp] Edit:
looks like it’s probably a false DMCA claim but not enough is known right not to
be sure in any direction Edit 2: apparent…
FiloSottile/age: A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style c…
A simple, modern and secure encryption tool (and Go library) with small explicit keys, no config options, and UNIX-style composability. - FiloSottile/age
FM Radio on LineageOS?
I installed LineageOS on my Samsung device, and there doesnât seem to be a radio
app. I have access to an identical device which is running the stock OS. I
extracted the radio app on the other device (with App Manager…
Thunderbird Shares New Details on Upcoming Pro Features (Thundermail's servers to be located in Germany! 🇩🇪)
Thunderbird Pro will offer Thundermail email service, appointment scheduling, file sharing, and maybe even AI features. Email will be hosted on German servers.
Clearview AI scraped 30 billion images from Facebook and other social media sites and gave them to cops: it puts everyone into a 'perpetual…
Law enforcement officers have used Clearview AI's facial recognition database nearly a million times, Hoan Ton-That, the company's CEO, told the BBC.
Three years of building no-code software for political organizations
What is no-code? No-code is primarily a type of software that allows you to create more software, customized for your needs, starting fro...
Selhosted P2P File Transfer & Messaging
IMPORTANT NOTES (PLEASE READ!): * These are NOT products. They are for testing
and demonstration purposes only. * They have NOT been reviewed or audited. Do
NOT use for sensitive data. * All functionality demonstrated i…
Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation
After developing a facial-recognition app for Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and doxing random people, two former Harvard students are now launching a startup that makes smart glasses with an always-on microphone.
Russia orders state-backed Max messenger app to be pre-installed on new phones
Critics say Max, a WhatsApp rival, could be used to track users, though state media says it is not a spying app
ICE Hunts Down Immigrants by Spying on Their Wire Transfers
Investigators traced the remittances an immigrant was sending from Hawaii to Mexico to figure out his location.
Payment app without Google in Europe?
There is a payment app/bank account in Europe who doesnât need Google Play
Services to fully works?
Malvertising Campaign on Meta Expands to Android, Pushing Advanced Crypto-Stealing Malware to Users Worldwide
Many people believe that smartphones are somehow less of a target for threat actors.
Brain implants that read minds: a medical miracle raises new ethical questions
For the first time, researchers have succeeded in translating silent thoughts in real time using a brain implant coupled with artificial intelligence. This technology promises to offer a new form of…
Chinese Pudu robots found open to hijacking
: The controls were left wide open on Pudu's robots
Crypto mixing / Tumbler
Hello. Iâm wondering if anyone me here uses a Crypto tumbler or mixer service
without KYC . Looking for recommendations
Yo yo! Help me choose some better private services!
Yo yo! Iâve been working on making my life more private and need some assistance
picking suitable replacement options. Please let me know what you think of my
list of if there are any opportunities for improvement! He…
In August, The Document Foundation had a major update to LibreOffice. But so much more is happening: conference news, a job opening, extens…
Here’s our summary of updates, events and activities in the LibreOffice project in the last four weeks – click the links to learn more… Every six months – in February and August – we release a new major update to LibreO…
The Book of Secret Knowledge
A collection of inspiring lists, manuals, cheatsheets, blogs, hacks, one-liners, cli/web tools and more. - trimstray/the-book-of-secret-knowledge
GNU Octave
GNU Octave is a programming language for scientific computing.
Mastodon for Apple II (][+, //c, IIe, and IIgs)
A Mastodon client for the Apple 2
FFmpeg to Google: Fund Us or Stop Sending Bugs
A lively discussion about open source, security, and who pays the bills has erupted on Twitter.
This Company Turns Dashcams into ‘Virtual CCTV Cameras.’ Then Hackers Got In
A hacker has compromised Nexar, which turns peoples' cars into "virtual CCTV cameras" that organizations can then buy images from. The images include sensitive U.S. military and intelligence facilities.
/e/ OS does a little trolling and sends all your Text to Voice data to OpenAI for processing and Speech generation.
reality — an open, secure, de-Googled system is not open, not secure, and not a de-Googled system!? This is just a new anøm disguised as open source. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Tor nodes in Advanced Privacy are rout…
McDonald's not lovin' it when hacker exposes rotten security
: Burger slinger gets a McRibbing, reacts by firing staffer who helped
Good actually user friendly foss chat app?
Is there any actual easy to use foss chat app my friends and SO could use ?
Everyone uses fb messenger because its so easy. I cant find anything easy enough
to make people switch to, that wonât have issues and send th…
Alternative to github for hosting portfolio pieces, personal projects, etc. ?
I donât need to self host a git server or anything like that. Just need a place
I can link to in my CV with some code examples. Microsoft pushing their AI
rubbish has been the final straw.
After about 8 months, I love this Android browser. Not Chrome, FF, or Edge based.
A fully free (as in freedom) open source browser with a focus on a privacy.
(Posting on behalf of the dev) NEWM needs a helping hand!
Contribute to newm-next/newm-next development by creating an account on GitHub.
US access to EU citizens’ biometric data: ministers approve EU negotiating mandate
EU ministers have agreed to launch negotiations on an agreement that would grant US border agencies direct access to personal data stored in EU member state databases, and give EU agencies similar access to US data. The…
He Built a Privacy Tool. Now He’s Going to Prison.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
LibreWolf remains AI-free!
As there seems to have been recent confusion about this, just a quick "official" toot to then pin: we haven't and won't support "generative AI" related stuff in LibreWolf. If you see some features like that (like Perple…
Say hello to CC, a new AI productivity agent that connects your Gmail, Calendar and Drive to deliver a personalized briefing every morning.…
CC is an experimental AI productivity agent in Gmail by Google Labs. Get a personalized email briefing every morning and email CC anytime for help.
South Korea allows using uncensored personal information for AI training
(세종=연합뉴스) 이세원 기자 = 인공지능(AI) 기술 개발을 가속하도록 비식별조치를 하지 않은 개인 정보를 이용할 수 있는 특례를 도입한다.
Mozilla's New CEO: It's Time to Evolve Firefox Into an AI Browser
Can the AI push from Anthony Enzor-DeMeo mesh with the company's goal to be the most trusted software provider?
Mozilla Names New CEO, Firefox To Evolve Into A "Modern AI Browser"
Mozilla Corporation has named its new CEO in replacing interim CEO Laura Chambers.
US Authorities Have Far-Reaching Access to European Cloud Data
An analysis for the Ministry of the Interior highlights the reach of US laws. According to it, data stored in the EU is also not secure.
Shiru Anime Streaming! Open source and decentralized!
Manage your personal media library, organize your collection, and stream your content in real time, no waiting required! - RockinChaos/Shiru
I created a guide/website that helps beginners discover and switch to privacy-focused tools
People increasingly want their voices heard and are taking action by choosing the companies they support.
US Senator moves to file Section 230 repeal
Section 230, passed in 1996 as part of the Telecommunications Act, has become the centre of a intense political debate in the recent years.
SicMu Neo | F-Droid
Simple, full-featured, file-based music player
Proton getting big encourages centralization
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Manyverse – a peer-to-peer social network
A social network off the grid – mobile and available on Android
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